Published Resources Details Journal Article

Title
Screw Engines for Steam Launches
In
Engineering
Imprint
vol. 10, 28 October 1870, p. 312
Description

Accession No.2167

Abstract

'These engines…possess no feature of absolute novelty, but are good examples of neat and compact design combined with substantial detail and good workmanship. A prominent feature is the casting of the framework entirely in one piece, including the base, two plummer blocks, four standards, and the bottom covers of the cylinders… The cylinders are 5 in. in diameter, and have a stroke of 6 in…. Messrs. Wilson and Co. have supplied these engines to several small yachts and ferry boats…'